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I am new to this but I would really like to fix this train. My grandfather bought this for my dad at sears when he was a boy. It still works and smokes however the black piece on the bottom is broken that holds the brass pickup and I think the front had working lights when I was a boy. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I have attached pictures.

Chris

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Here is what I have done on this repair.  First I assume you have the spring, correct??

Next cut a small piece of small brass rod or tubing and super glue it to the end of the fiber board so that about 1/4 inch is hanging off the end.  You will have to bend the brass strip a little to fit over either end, I would fit over brass tube first and when in place, just bend it backc enough to stay on the insulator.  I did one like this 2 years ago and still working....

 

Marty

Cbenboom,

alternate fix. If you want, I have that same loco. the motor is intacted and runs like a top. the shell is busted up and needs to be replaced. If you want this loco and just swap motors you can have it. just email me and ill send you the loco, yours for the taking, no parts to replace.

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Popi

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